Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

(410)272-4150 office@nemdaa.org Office Hours Posted on Website

Week of April 19, 2026


Why Alcoholics Anonymous Is Anonymous

"At the beginning we sacrificed alcohol. We had to, or it would have killed us. But we couldn't get rid of alcohol unless we made other sacrifices…. We had to quit the crazy contest for personal prestige and big bank balances. We had to take responsibility for our sorry state and quit blaming others for it."

The Best of Bill, p. 60


Upcoming Events


Office News

OFFICE HOURS: The office is open TUESDAY - FRIDAY from 10AM - 3PM, and the first Saturday of the month from 10AM - 2PM.

To make an appointment during any other hours, please email office@nemdaa.org. Most days and evenings can be accommodated.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

NEW MEETING - the Quarter Past meeting is at the Mann House on Fridays at 7:15PM.

LOCATION CHANGE - the First Light Group will now meet at Voices of Hope - 227 Howard St. Elkton, MD.

May 16th - the Rising Sun Group will hold their annual Spring Fling. Speaker at 7PM, dance from 8-11PM. DJ, coffee, tea and food will be available. Tickets are $10. Call the office (410-272-4150) for contact/ticket information.

TEMP MOVE - Starting SAT May 2nd, through OCT, the Early Bird Group will be moving to North East Park on Walnut St.

DISTRICT NEWS

May 8th, 6PM - District 11 Monthly meeting in person at Bethel Lutheran Church, North East. Come and support your home group and the district!!

May 9th, 10AM-1:30PM - District 11 Spring Workshop "Our Primary Purpose" at West Nottingham Church, Colora.

INTERGROUP NEWS

Spring Breakfast at LVFC on April 26th. Less than 20 tickets remain, limited at door! $20 per adult, pay $10 for kids at the door. Contact Events to hold yours today.

Ticket Holders, to save time at door, please write your name & number on the pull tab to be entered into door prize drawing.
You do not need to be present to win.

MARYLAND AREA AND AAWS NEWS

May 15-17th - Women's Thanksgiving Spiritual Retreat, Loyola on the Potomac in Faulkner. Theme "Learning to be Astonished: Moving from Acceptance to Gratitude". For info, please email the Office.

Area 29 - The Spring 2026 issue of Our Common Welfare is now available online

Maryland State Convention - Registration now open for the 52nd MGS State Convention, “The Arch to Freedom,”June 19-21 in Towson, MD.

 

Institutions Committee

Elkton Women's Shelter (Brantwood) seeks 1-2 women to fill a 6:30PM Friday commitment twice per month.

For any institutional needs or questions please email kyle@nemdaa.org for details.


Service

The Intergroup will be rotating service support on July 1st. If you are interested in being of service, please submit nominations via email to the Intergroup office (office@nemdaa.org). Officers include Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. Support committees include Answering Service, Cooperation with the Professional Community, Events, Finance, Institutions, Public Information, and Website/Technology. See NEMDAA Service Descriptions for details!


Answering Service

April 20 - April 26 Thirsty Thursday   
April 27 - May 3 Any Lengths   
May 4 - May 10 By the Book   
May 11 - May 17 Providence Group   

You can reach the Answering Service Chair at answeringservice@nemdaa.org


Anniversaries

19 April
Charles A Williams Street Group 1 year   
Chris B First Light 1 year   
Kim G Sunday Reflections 23 years   
20 April
Marion D Aberdeen Monday Night - open to all 17 years   
Sarah J Emmorton Beginners 11 years   
21 April
Charlie C Forest Hill Tuesday 41 years   
Dan Sr Three Legacies 39 years   
Jim P Sober by the Bay 56 years   
26 April
Andrew C Williams Street Group 3 years   
Jamie H Port in a Storm 2 years   
Molly S Sunday Reflections 28 years   
27 April
Dave M Stay for the Miracle 41 years   
Joe K Cut It Out 1 year   
28 April
James T Solution for Living 8 years   
Michele C Solution for Living 22 years   
Rose S Mann House 1 year   
29 April
Bruce G Bel Air Wednesday night 44 years   
Tina M Joppa Twelve Step 21 years   
30 April
Amanda Pursuit of Happiness - open to all 2 years   
Angie K Pursuit of Happiness - open to all 5 years   
Heather C Pursuit of Happiness - open to all 1 year   
01 May
Anna K Women for Sobriety - open to all 1 year   
Karl K New Life Aberdeen 20 years   
02 May
Kirsten T Early Bird 5 years   
04 May
Rose S Cut It Out 1 year   
05 May
Chris C Stay Stopped 1 year   
Emily F Bel Air Women's Group 3 years   
06 May
Gasper B Bel Air Wednesday Night 4 years   
07 May
Lauren T Bel Air Women's Big Book 5 years   
08 May
Mike G Sobriety on Friday 8 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 416  

Final Thought:

"In spite of our serious attitude toward alcoholism, you will find we can usually talk with humor and detachment about our past and our recovery. This is a healthy approach, we think. Certainly, it does not weaken our resolve to get and stay well."

Living Sober, p. 85


28 Centennial Lane Aberdeen, MD 21001-2498